Senior Substation Designer

Black & Veatch; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 127,453,000 - 212,814,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Bloomington, MN is seeking a senior engineering technician to perform advanced modeling, document control, and deliverables with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes providing technical guidance to others and ensuring deliverables meet applicable codes and standards.

The position may offer hybrid work after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and performance. Requires 3D modeling experience and strong knowledge of CAD tools and document management.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and Inventor; knowledge of protection and controls drawings (AIS/GIS).
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and document control processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance by utilizing standards, systems, and document control procedures.
• Review project requirements and determine correct format and contents of deliverables.
• Promote quality and ensure deliverables comply with project codes and standards.
• Perform design calculations, material quantities and estimates; use modeling/design software.
• Coordinate with design group personnel and may support field activities.
• Communicate project requirements, progress and schedules to stakeholders.
• Mentor and supervise engineering technicians, delegating work and giving feedback.

Skills

3D modeling

Technical guidance

Documentation control

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Design Related Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)

Inventor (SDS)

Protection & Controls drawings

CAD

Document management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

Date: Aug 14, 2026

Location: Bloomington, MN, US; Wilmington, DE, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 111169

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have 3D modeling experience.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Team

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. As Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Promotes quality within project/group/section
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production

• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided
• May review the deliverables of others
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise

Project Coordination

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• May support field activities
• May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules

Client Focus

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
• Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring)

• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions
• May participate in career planning and learning and development
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback

Resource Management - (staffing)

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)
• Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience

Preferred Non-Technical Skills

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Patience
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing

Preferred Technical Skills

• Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments. Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) or Inventor (SDS).
• Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).
• Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures.
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Advanced knowledge of other disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience

Job Grade

016

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Compensation

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $44.48 - $74.27

Job Segment

Drafting, Engineer, Geology, AutoCAD, CAD, Engineering

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